For centuries, farmers, hunters, and gardeners looked to nature—not weather apps—for clues about the season ahead. While science doesn't support...

Long before meteorologists, weather satellites, and smartphone apps, people turned to nature for clues about what the sky had in...

For thousands of years, the Moon has been humanity's calendar, compass, and constant companion. Farmers planted by its phases. Sailors...

From sleeping porches to blocks of lake ice, Americans once used surprisingly clever ways to survive the hottest days of...

Have you ever looked up at the first bright star of the evening and quietly made a wish? You're certainly...

During summer, plants are hard at work. Their leaves capture sunlight and produce energy through photosynthesis, while their roots absorb...

For more than a century, Americans have adjusted their clocks twice each year—"springing forward" in March and "falling back" in...

While most crops can withstand the occasional heatwave with little detriment, extreme heat for prolonged periods can do irreparable damage. These strategies can help keep your garden thriving when the mercury soars.

Think planting season is over once July arrives? Think again. In much of North America, July is one of the...

The New Moon has long been associated with fresh starts, new beginnings, and the promise of what's to come. While...